2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (210 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Land Rover | Mini |
Model | Discovery | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |